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Frisco City Council Introduces New Water Management Schedule to Enhance Conservation Efforts
Frisco City Council has streamlined the rules on outdoor watering with a new Water Management Plan, outlining specific dates for each season, the city confirmed earlier this week. The revised schedule now dictates that spring outdoor watering is permitted one day per week, specifically on a resident’s trash day from...
APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested
Two Atmore men were arrested May 3 on drug and firearm charges after the execution of a search warrant at a residence within the city limits, according to officials. According to the Atmore Police Department’s Facebook page, Eric J. Williams, 25, was arrested for drug trafficking of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; and […] The post APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting May 9 at Escambia County High School: Employment Mary Norton, as special education teacher at Flomaton Elementary School, effective Aug. 1; Resignation Tracey Padget, as instructional aide at FES, effective May 24; Jennifer Strawbridge, as counselor at Huxford Elementary School, […] The post BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Citronelle dispute turns into shotgun shooting; Suspect arrested, victim critical
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, May 3, 2024, MCSO responded to 13105 Boothtown Road for a shooting. MCSO Deputies arrived on the scene to find Jeremy Kelley was shot to the upper left bicep with a shotgun by a known adult suspect, Autry Reed.
ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911
Escambia County Middle School fifth and sixth graders went home Monday with key tips on how and when to call 911. Tom Tschida and Nicole Barnes, communications officers with the Atmore Police Department, presented the program, 911 for Kids, in the school cafeteria to an interested bunch of students. Tschida asked the students why they […] The post ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Baseball Recap: St. Stephens' loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
St. Stephens and East Rowan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but St. Stephens had to settle for second. They lost 9-3 to the East Rowan Mustangs. St. Stephens' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For East Rowan's part, the team relied heavily on Harrison...
Atmore Rotary Club holds 39th annual Academic All-Star Program
One-hundred-and-sixty-eight students were honored as Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Stars tonight at First Baptist Church of Atmore. The Academic All-Star Program, which is in its 39th year, began in 1985 by the Atmore Rotary Club to recognize students who obtained academic achievement in high school by maintaining all As and Bs. This year, there are […] The post Atmore Rotary Club holds 39th annual Academic All-Star Program appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Coastal Alabama Community College announces new vice president
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Coastal Alabama Community College will welcome a new vice president next month. Dr. Lonnie Burnett was named the new Vice President of the college, according to a press release. He is set to join Coastal Alabama Community College on June 1. “Dr. Burnett has demonstrated a commitment to education and […]
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